PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Visily Vestuvich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crucifixio Capuccio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capuccio has chosen Walk as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Vestuvich
vs
Capuccio

195 cm
24
185 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

190 cm
24
185 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Visily Vestuvich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crucifixio Capuccio!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capuccio lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vestuvich missing with a left hand there. Capuccio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vestuvich fails with a takedown attempt.
Vestuvich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Capuccio counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vestuvich's guard now.
Vestuvich wants to stand but Capuccio is controlling the position.
Vestuvich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Capuccio is one step ahead there.
Capuccio content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vestuvich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Capuccio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Capuccio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vestuvich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Capuccio.
Capuccio is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capuccio's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vestuvich keeping moving, preventing Capuccio from controlling successfully.
Vestuvich is looking to stand up but Capuccio isn't so interested in that idea.
Capuccio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Despite being in the dominant position, Crucifixio Capuccio just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Capuccio circles away from the clinch attempt

and Capuccio counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vestuvich!
Vestuvich is breathing heavily.
Capuccio is landing with some decent strikes but Vestuvich is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Capuccio fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Capuccio looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vestuvich is looking to get to half guard.

Capuccio jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vestuvich manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vestuvich managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Capuccio.
Vestuvich struggling a bit here.
Capuccio trying to control the action but Vestuvich is working from the bottom.
Vestuvich tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Capuccio is trying to get an arm triangle but Vestuvich is defending well.
Vestuvich is working to avoid the ground and pound but Capuccio connects with a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vestuvich tries to improve position but can't.
Capuccio is looking to take a break and control but Vestuvich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Capuccio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vestuvich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Capuccio sitting in guard here, content to control.

Vestuvich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Capuccio defends well.
Capuccio won't allow Vestuvich to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crucifixio Capuccio dominated that round.
That's time! Vestuvich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Capuccio connects with a high kick.
Capuccio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Vestuvich counters with a nice double leg into side control. Capuccio won't be happy with that.
Vestuvich working the body and head with strikes.
Capuccio is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Capuccio takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Capuccio taking a bit of punishment here - Vestuvich scoring with strikes.
Vestuvich really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vestuvich throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vestuvich tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Capuccio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vestuvich with a lazy takedown attempt

and Capuccio counters with a shoot takedown. Vestuvich fights it but they end up in guard.
Capuccio trying to control but Vestuvich is working from the bottom.
Vestuvich wants to stand but Capuccio is controlling the position.

Vestuvich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Capuccio defends well.

Vestuvich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Capuccio trying to control but Vestuvich is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vestuvich wants to sweep but no luck.

Capuccio stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vestuvich misses with a combination

and Capuccio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Capuccio trying to control but Vestuvich is working from the bottom.

Vestuvich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Capuccio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Capuccio is looking to work some ground and pound but Vestuvich has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capuccio trying to control but Vestuvich is working from the bottom.

Capuccio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vestuvich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Capuccio has managed to get both his arms back between Vestuvich's legs - danger averted.

Vestuvich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Capuccio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Vestuvich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Capuccio defends well.
Vestuvich wants to sweep here but Capuccio controlling him for the moment.
Capuccio stops Vestuvich from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vestuvich being controlled here, momentarily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Capuccio scores with a head kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Capuccio.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Capuccio throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crucifixio Capuccio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Vestuvich misses with a takedown

and Capuccio counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vestuvich's guard now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Capuccio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Capuccio gets to his feet. Vestuvich looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Capuccio moves into the clinch.

Capuccio lands a takedown into guard.
Vestuvich is looking to stand up but Capuccio isn't so interested in that idea.
Vestuvich trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Vestuvich working for a triangle but Capuccio defends it easily.
Crucifixio Capuccio has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vestuvich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vestuvich wants to stand but Capuccio is controlling the position.
Vestuvich keeping moving, preventing Capuccio from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Capuccio gets the takedown into side control.
Vestuvich manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capuccio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vestuvich.

Vestuvich is looking for a kimura but Capuccio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vestuvich to get the leverage.
Capuccio trying to control here.

Capuccio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Capuccio is trying to stand back up but Vestuvich is controlling him
Vestuvich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Vestuvich is looking for a kimura here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Capuccio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vestuvich's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capuccio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Vestuvich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Capuccio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Capuccio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vestuvich keeping moving, preventing Capuccio from controlling successfully.
Vestuvich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Capuccio.
Vestuvich wants to get back to his feet but Capuccio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Capuccio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vestuvich is looking to stand up but Capuccio isn't so interested in that idea.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Capuccio rushes Vestuvich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vestuvich missing with knees to the body.

Capuccio works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Capuccio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Capuccio stays in close to Vestuvich's body and controls the position.

Capuccio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Capuccio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Visily Vestuvich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crucifixio Capuccio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Capuccio stays in close to Vestuvich's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crucifixio Capuccio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Capuccio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crucifixio Capuccio!